1. Inflammation is characterised
by a burning sensation or fever.
2. In allergic
inflammation, eosinophils release cytoxic mediators which may aggravate
inflammation.
3. Inflammation
is characterised by vascular and cellular changes.
4. Dacryocystitis
denotes inflammation of the lacrimal sac.
5. Prostaglandins
are chemical mediators of the inflammatory response.
6. The term cystitis refers to inflammation of a cyst.
7. COX-1 and COX-2 inhibitors can both be used to control inflammation,
but they differ in regard to their adverse effects.
8. Aspirin has analgesic properties but does not possess anti-inflammatory
properties.
9. Histamine is a chemical mediator in allergic inflammation but not in
other types of inflammation.
10. A characteristic feature of rheumatoid arthritis is synovial inflammation
chiefly involving the metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joints.